DC Circuit Says Feds Can Withhold Asylum Assessments

USCIS is not required to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests to provide immigration officers' asylum assessments, per the D.C. circuit court.


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Updated Vetting Process Included with Reactivated Immigration Program

The immigration program offering qualifying individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to come to the U.S. is now resumed with an updated vetting approach.


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Citizenship Bid Rejected Despite 21-Year Gov’t Delay

Despite a 21 year delay in addressing the issue, an individual's U.S. citizenship status was reversed, following two legal efforts to retain status.


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Timeframe Tightened for DHS to File Notice to Appear

The Executive Office for Immigration Review released a policy memorandum clarifying requirements as to the timing required by DHS to file a Notice to Appear.


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USCIS Policy Manual Update to OPT Eligibility for STEM Fields

USCIS updated their Policy Manual for OPT eligibility for STEM majors. In the update, USCIS clarifies guidance for F and M nonimmigrant students and their eligibility for OPT…


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Keeping Families Together, Mixed Status Parole Program Paused

Keeping Families Together, the mixed status parole program, is now paused for fourteen days, following a lawsuit filed by a group of states including Texas. Applications can…


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U.S. Embassy in Cuba Expanding Some Visa Services

The U.S. Embassy in Cuba is expanding interview services for qualifying individuals for specific visa types. Visitor visa interview appointments are not available.


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Employment-Based Petition Reforms on DHS 2025 Agenda

DHS released an agenda outlining potential employment-based petition reforms in their 2025 plans. Among the items to be reviewed are the rules that guide extraordinary ability,…


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Filing Guide for Keeping Families Together Program Published

The Keeping Families Together program for mixed status families to parole in place opens Monday August 19, 2024. Qualifying individuals can apply online only, including spouses…


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Data Breach Reportedly Includes Social Security Number of Most Americans

A recent data breach exposed an estimated 2.7 billion records including social security number, address, and more, exposing most Americans. Take time to protect yourself now.


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